Matthew Pierce
Lexington,SC
Summary
Dynamic leader with success spearheading tactical planning and leading teams through diverse operational requirements. Skilled trainer and mentor to subordinate personnel to improve productivity and technical understanding while maximizing team performance. .
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Officer in Charge
Pennsylvania Air National Guard
Middletown, PA
12.2023 - Current
- Ensured readiness of 61 aircraft maintainers through daily maintenance on MC-130J aircraft.
- Collaborated with production superintendent to formulate generation plan for six MC-130J aircraft, enhancing operational readiness.
- Coordinated with production and scheduling teams to secure aircraft for weekly and monthly flights, fulfilling mission objectives.
- Streamlined reporting process for aircraft status, providing timely updates to maximize availability.
Acquisition Utilization Specialist
Department of Veteran's Affairs
Columbia, SC
08.2023 - Current
- Prepared and processed requisitions and procurement packages for Network Contracting Activity (NCA) to support facility-wide fund control activities; interfaced with fiscal/budget staff to resolve obligation and reconciliation issues.
- Coordinates with leadership, staff, and other stakeholders to develop and execute acquisition strategies; and conducts analyses and recommends courses of actions.
- Monitors the procurement process from pre-award to final delivery of requirements; and ensures compliance with the terms of contracts.
- Developed sole source justifications addressing cost, limited availability, and unusual nature to facilitate procurement decisions.
- Serves as the Approving Official for approving reconciled purchase card transactions; and exercises Ordering Officer Authority in determining best value and contract sourcing.
- Provides training to the facility Contracting Officer's Representatives on procurement policies and new processes and procedures related to procurement;
- Established, expedited, and reviewed consolidation of procurement packages, including unique, emergent, and complex requirements, to meet timely and technical needs of assigned acquisitions.
General Supply Specialist, Procurement Technician
Naval Supply Systems Command
Mechanicsburg, PA
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Supported procurement for two of the top six weapons systems, Close-in Weapon System (CIWS) and Advanced Electronic Guidance and Instrumentation System (AEGIS), along with several common electronic systems.
- Prepared and reviewed Technical Data Packages for Navy weapon system pre and post award contracts in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) procurement procedures and policies.
- Resolved complex supply issues, such as source selection and vendor no bids due to obsolescence, by collaborating with vendors, engineers, inventory managers, and program managers to achieve effective solutions.
Quality Assurance Specialist
Pennsylvania Air National Guard
Middletown, PA
04.2018 - 05.2021
- Reviewed and implemented Air Force maintenance policies and procedures to enhance compliance and operational readiness.
- Inspected aircraft maintenance practices and programs, identified trends, and developed actionable corrective actions using data and metrics.
- Coordinated Time Compliance Technical Order maintenance with scheduling and supply, ensuring accurate documentation and timely procurement of parts through Air Force Supply System.
- Worked directly with engineers using the AIRCAT system to submit technical assistance requests to overcome complicated maintenance tasks.
- Analyzed engineering drawings using JEDMICS to ensure components made at home station or issued through the supply system are made to specifications.
- Submitted Product Quality Deficiency Reports through JDRS to identify and analyze trends of component failures, facilitating proactive quality improvements.
Aerospace Propulsion Specialist
Pennsylvania Air National Guard
Middletown, PA
06.2014 - 04.2018
- All systems red X qualified
- Inspected, Troubleshot and repaired aircraft engines and components.
- Operated aircraft engines for inspections and airworthiness testing.
- Executed internal engine inspections via borescope.
- Managed storage and upkeep of five $5.5 million spare aircraft engines.
Education
MBA - Project Management
University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC04-2026
Bachelor's degree - Exercise Science and Physiology
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA05-2013
Associate's degree - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Maxwell AFB, AL01-2015
Skills
- Aircraft maintenance
- Maintenance planning
- Quality assurance
- Regulatory compliance
- Fleet management
- Supply chain management
Additional Information
Aircraft Maintenance Officer Course (Sheppard Air Force Base February 2025), Officer Training School (Maxwell Air Force Base December 2022), Federal Government TS SCI clearance
Job Related Training
FAC-C COR 1
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Officer in Charge
Pennsylvania Air National Guard
12.2023 - Current
Acquisition Utilization Specialist
Department of Veteran's Affairs
08.2023 - Current
General Supply Specialist, Procurement Technician
Naval Supply Systems Command
05.2021 - 08.2023
Quality Assurance Specialist
Pennsylvania Air National Guard
04.2018 - 05.2021
Aerospace Propulsion Specialist
Pennsylvania Air National Guard
06.2014 - 04.2018
MBA - Project Management
University of South Carolina Aiken
Bachelor's degree - Exercise Science and Physiology
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Associate's degree - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of the Air Force